The Assay Laboratory in the UK, who were asked by independent an toy dealer to test loom products found that many of them contained high levels of Phthalates which are ‘suspected carcinogens and are known to disturb the endocrine system in both humans and animals.’

The cheaper counterfeit looms may be sold unwittingly by many retailers around the country which has prompted a call for action by The National Consumer Agency who are in charge of monitoring dangerous products.

Loom bands also hit headlines recently with other stories pointing to their potential dangers to children, along with posing an environmental hazard and for some media calling for a ban.

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